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Therapy for Black Girls
Session 483: "You'll Change Your Mind" and Other Things to Stop Saying to Child Free Women

Therapy for Black Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 49:00 Transcription Available


"You'll change your mind." "Who's going to take care of you when you're older?" Black women who say they don't want children hear some version of this constantly, and the decision often gets treated as a betrayal of family and community. Today we're joined by licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Lana Holmes to talk about why a personal choice draws so much outside commentary. Dr. Lana and I chatted about the difference between being child free and being childless, how the legacy of chattel slavery and domestic work still shapes what's expected of Black women's bodies, what dating looks like when you know kids aren't part of your plan, and the missing supports (childcare, perinatal care, safety) that have more people questioning whether parenthood is for them. She also shares what being child free has made room for in her own life. In this episode: Why "I don't want kids" gets heard as a personal attack, and how cisheteropatriarchy and misogynoir feed that reaction What gets lost when we collapse child free and childless into one category The strong Black woman and mammy archetypes, and the expectation that Black women will mother at work and in community whether or not they have children Vetting partners while dating, plus a script for telling mom and the aunties What to weigh if you're still deciding, starting with your gut response and moving into the support you can count on About the Podcast The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves. Resources & Announcements Want to reflect on this conversation in community? Join us inside our Patreon community where we’re unpacking this episode together. You can now catch episodes of the Therapy for Black Girls podcast on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to get new episodes every week. Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast. Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals. Connect with Dr. Joy on Instagram. Where to Find Our Guest Website: https://www.inclusivetherapywellness.com/lana Stay Connected​ Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox. If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory. Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop. The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession. Make sure to follow us on social media: Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls Our Production Team Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Gabrielle Collins Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis Producer: Ndeye Thioubou Production Assistant: Bria MosleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A decade under the influence
Movie Review # 64 - The 5 Easy Pieces 1970 - Man in the Wilderness 1971 - Black Girl 1972 - Man on a Swing 1974 - Which Way is Up 1977 - Meetings with Anna 1978

A decade under the influence

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2026 120:49


Feelin all bare bones business today, so let's see.
Movie reviews #64. We review 6 today and they listed in order of their release.
1 (The 5 easy pieces 1970) I loved Catcher in the Rye when I was 17, and I was stuck in a boarding school when I read it first. It was pointed out later when I lived in a rad house full of lesbian activists, that it is pretty darn Male! Well this movie is like that though it's super not as good. Our witty star is a bit of a shit. As we've said many times, they asking questions and having the dialogue but it's 1970 and it's rough. *It keeps gettin listed in 100 best films of the 70's and I would just never put it there, it pushes too many others out of the way.
2 (Man in the Wilderness 1971) PG rated, oh my, I could be wrong but if memory serves this ain't PG. It ain't The Revenant but… Also obviously The Revenant is this movie with more gore and minus the early 70's LSD of it all. I feel that I liked it, but I'm not sure I got it, or that anyone did. Scotty from Star Trek makes an appearance here, but it's hard to see him under all the dirt and hair. John Huston and Richard Harris are here too.
3 (Black Girl 1972) See I didn't even love this, but it is way better and more important than the 5 easy pieces. Again that is the flipping answer to all of this,,,,, 100 best films of 70's, ok but what were you given to see!!!! So many films are still buried or harder to find, and,,,, why do you think that is. I dug this very much and so happy it's out there now (un buried) it is a very important watch, it's just a bit harsh at times. Brock Peters rules as a bit of a shit! Ossie Davis (Da Mayor from Do the Right Thing) directs here and he totally rules, as does Ruby Dee who played Mother sister in Do the Right Thing, ya see Spike Lee knew what he was doing.4 (Man on a Swing 1974) Let me just say that I am a huge Joel Grey fan, and a Huge Elizabeth Wilson fan. You may not know Elizabeth by name but you have seen her rad work in 9 to 5, Quiz Show, Little Murders, Regarding Henry, Day of the Dolphin and many many more. Great Director too that we have been going through the films of, Frank Perry. I personally liked it, but collectively we agreed it's a bit of a miss. Maybe for fans only hmmm. Joel Grey says he's the best psychic and helps the fuzz fight some very icky crimes, question mark.
5 (Which Way is Up 1977) Ok, this one! Which way is up indeed, this for us was both flipping awesome and flipping shitty at times, the film could have used some more time to cook in some ways. I can see brilliance in it, and Pryor's Genius, buuuuuut we also saw some other stuff. It was a WOW what the fuck was all that. For me, could be another one that's just for fans, but also with some warnings I think. We will definitely tell you all about it in the episode.
6 (Meetings with Anna 1978) A director is on her way to a speaking engagement and meets folks along the way. Sadly for us the 2 other films of influential French director Chantal Ackerman have not knocked our flipping socks off like Jeanne Dielman 23. This one here looks way more awesome than it was however maybe with another watch that will increase, and this one is better than the way too arty News from home where Chantel just set a camera up, filmed people walking by in 70's New York and reads letters from her mother. Here she is trying to capture loneliness say many, and maybe she succeeds, I suppose that can make a hard watch. What do you think.
Thank you for listening fam.

Therapy for Black Girls
Session 482: The Lessons We Weren't Taught About Love

Therapy for Black Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2026 14:33 Transcription Available


This week we're back with another Ask Dr. Joy episode and today all of your questions are about the unspoken gaps in how many of us were raised to think about love. Dr. Joy discusses getting back into dating after years away, feeling a quiet disconnect with your spouse, and finally naming why relationships often feel so hard to navigate. These are the kinds of realizations that can sit with you for years before you find the words and today's conversation is about giving yourself the grace to learn what you didn't know you were missing. About the Podcast The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves. Resources & Announcements Want to reflect on this conversation in community? Join us inside our Patreon community where we’re unpacking this episode together. You can now catch episodes of the Therapy for Black Girls podcast on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to get new episodes every week. Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast. Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals. Connect with Dr. Joy on Instagram. Stay Connected​ Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox. If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory. Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop. The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession. Make sure to follow us on social media: Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls Our Production Team Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Gabrielle Collins Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis Producer: Ndeye Thioubou Production Assistant: Bria MosleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Therapy for Black Girls
Session 481: What Worth Actually Means with Dr. Marisa Franco

Therapy for Black Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2026 51:17 Transcription Available


Dr. Marisa Franco is back, and this time she's turning her attention from friendship to something underneath it: self-worth. Her new book, Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment, starts with a confession. While her relationship was falling apart, she was performing security, saying all the right things, staying calm, doing everything the books tell you to do, while quietly abandoning what she actually felt. She and Dr. Joy talk through why that kind of self-abandonment is so familiar to Black women in particular, and what it costs us. The conversation moves through what Dr. Franco calls the difference between the good twin and the bad twin of high self-esteem, both of whom say they feel good about themselves, but only one of whom can sit with a hard feeling instead of pushing it away. She explains why insecurity isn't a flaw so much as a coping strategy our brains developed to protect us from repeat harm, and introduces memory reconsolidation, the idea that revisiting an old memory with care can actually change its emotional charge and help you feel safer moving forward. They also dig into stigma, identity stretching, and what happens when we spend our lives chronically evaluating ourselves against an ideal we didn't choose. Dr. Franco talks about raising kids with real self-worth instead of just confidence, why chasing achievement often keeps us from feeling anything at all, and what it means to aim for secure-ish instead of secure. Resources & Announcements Want to reflect on this conversation in community? Join us inside our Patreon community where we’re unpacking this episode together. You can now catch episodes of the Therapy for Black Girls podcast on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to get new episodes every week. Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast. Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals. Where to Find Our Guest Grab your copy of Worth Instagram: @drmarisagfranco Website: drmarisagfranco.com Newsletter: Attached (on Substack) Stay Connected​ Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox. If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory. Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop. The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession. Make sure to follow us on social media: Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls Our Production Team Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Gabrielle Collins Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis Producer: Ndeye Thioubou Production Assistant: Bria MosleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beauty Unlocked the podcast
EP -127- The Aesthetics of Female Rage

Beauty Unlocked the podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2026 71:14


Welcome, friends!Why do we LOVE female rage when it's on a screen, hanging in a museum, or packaged into the perfect TikTok edit, yet become deeply uncomfortable when real women get angry?In this episode, we explore the aesthetics of female rage, from the pressure to remain beautiful and agreeable to the racial stereotypes and double standards that shape how women's anger is perceived. We look at what happens when women swallow their anger, what happens when they finally explode, and why female fury can become so compelling when it's transformed into art, literature and pop culture. And what if rage isn't always an explosion? Sometimes, it simply says: ENOUGH.Are. You. Ready?****************Sources & Further Reading:Brescoll, Victoria L., and Eric Luis Uhlmann. "Can an Angry Woman Get Ahead? Status Conferral, Gender, and Expression of Emotion in the Workplace." Psychological Science, Vol. 19, No. 3, 2008, pp. 268-275.Cahill, Cathleen D. "Gertrude Simmons Bonnin (Zitkala-Ša): Advocate for the 'Indian Vote.'" National Park Service.Davidson, Helen. "'Repugnant, Racist': News Corp Cartoon on Serena Williams Condemned." The Guardian, September 11, 2018.Epstein, Rebecca, Jamilia J. Blake, and Thalia González. Girlhood Interrupted: The Erasure of Black Girls' Childhood. Georgetown Law Center on Poverty and Inequality, 2017.Ferris State University, Jim Crow Museum of Racist Imagery. "The Sapphire Caricature."Folger Shakespeare Library. William Shakespeare, Macbeth.Folger Shakespeare Library. William Shakespeare, The Taming of the Shrew.Hajela, Deepti. "Serena Williams' Treatment at U.S. Open Resonates Among Black Women." PBS NewsHour / Associated Press, September 11, 2018.Hess, Ursula, Reginald B. Adams Jr., Karl Grammer, and Robert E. Kleck. "Face Gender and Emotion Expression: Are Angry Women More Like Men?" Journal of Vision, Vol. 9, No. 12, 2009.Jack, Dana Crowley, and Diana Dill. "The Silencing the Self Scale: Schemas of Intimacy Associated With Depression in Women." Psychology of Women Quarterly, Vol. 16, No. 1, 1992, pp. 97-106.Library of Congress. "Ida B. Wells-Barnett Holds Her Ground." Shall Not Be Denied: Women Fight for the Vote.National Museum of African American History and Culture. "Popular and Pervasive Stereotypes of African Americans."National Park Service. "A Noble Endeavor: Ida B. Wells-Barnett and Suffrage."National Women's History Museum. "Elizabeth Packard."O'Leary, Ann. "Stress, Emotion, and Human Immune Function." Psychological Bulletin, Vol. 108, No. 3, 1990, pp. 363-382.Renna, Megan E., et al. "A Systematic Review of Associations Between Emotion Regulation Characteristics and Inflammation." Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 2023.BBC Sport. "US Open 2018: Serena Williams Accuses Umpire of Sexism After Outbursts in Final." September 9, 2018.BBC Sport. "US Open 2018: Serena Williams' Claims of Sexism Backed by WTA." September 10, 2018.Uffizi Galleries / Google Arts & Culture. "Artemisia Gentileschi's Judith in the Uffizi."Zumwalt, Dominique. "Suppressed Rage and Autoimmune Disorders in Women." SonderMind, April 18, 2025, updated April 10, 2026.****************Leave Us a 5* Rating, it helps the show!Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty-unlocked-the-podcast/id1522636282Spotify Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/37MLxC8eRob1D0ZcgcCorA****************Follow Us on TikTok & Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!YouTube:@beautyunlockedspodcasthourTikTok:tiktok.com/@beautyunlockedthepod****************Intro/Outro Music:“Fame Inc” by Savvier — https://icons8.com/music

Parents & Professors Podcast
Black Women Have Nine Degrees and Still No Paycheck | Episode 85

Parents & Professors Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2026 53:53


9 degrees & no steady income. Black women in the economy, the no-eye-contact doctor, & why sponsorship beats mentorship. This week, Dr. Marjorie Dorimé-Williams and Dr. Michael Steven Williams spend the full hour centering Black women.A thread went viral this month: a group of Black women, nine degrees between them, and not a single steady paycheck. The replies split down the middle. Half said discrimination. Half said they chose the wrong majors. The Triple C's decided that was reason enough to spend a full hour on it. They do not resolve it neatly.Inside the Episode:Nine Degrees, No Paycheck. A viral thread and a split comment section: discrimination or "you chose wrong." Marjorie and Michael use it to open a wider conversation about credentials that were supposed to be protection and weren't. "This is a great time for us to center Black women."The Doctor Who Wouldn't Look Up. Months of hip and leg pain. An appointment that took longer to check in than to sit through. No eye contact, no exam, no X-ray, just "maybe next time." Then the harder question from Michael. Why didn't you say anything? "Why didn't I speak up? Because normally, I am someone who speaks up."First Fired, Hardest Rehired. Disproportionate federal layoffs, the rhetoric of merit, and Michael Sandel's hubris-and-humiliation problem: the more you have, the more you believe you earned it, and the more everyone else believes they earned not having it. "Black people are the crash test dummies for the American experiment."Mentorship Isn't Sponsorship. The distinction that reframes the whole back half: mentorship advises privately, sponsorship advocates publicly, and Black women get far more of the first. Marjorie names who actually sponsored her, and the two red flags she checks before taking any job. "That's not putting a check in my pocket.""Black people are the crash test dummies for the American experiment.""Why didn't I speak up? Because normally, I am someone who speaks up.""Mentorship advises privately, and sponsorship advocates publicly.""If I see D9 on your resume, I'm gonna stand on the table for you.""You just need people who want to see you win."PnP is a co-parenting podcast and Black parenting podcast, sharing real co parenting tips, honest talk on co parenting after divorce, and a co-parenting vlog feel, even on episodes like this one.Content Note: Discussion of medical dismissal, chronic pain, racial & gender discrimination, the recent death of Professor Jason Arday, hate groups, political violence, and strong language.Follow Us on InstagramParents and Professors Podcast: / parentsandprofessorspodDr. Michael Steven Williams: / drmikewillDr. Marjorie Dorime Williams: / drminimarjLinks & ResourcesPregnant While Black: https://www.moniquerainford.com/booksBarriers, Not Bootstraps — Institute for Women's Policy Researchhttps://iwpr.org/articles/barriers-not-bootstraps-job-prospects-are-uneven-for-young-black-women/Economic Policy Institutehttps://www.epi.org/blog/black-women-suffered-large-employment-losses-in-2025-particularly-among-college-graduates-and-public-sector-workers/Fortunehttps://fortune.com/2026/07/14/black-female-unemployment-rate-falls-participation-rate/Harvard Business Review — Why Men Still Get More Promotions Than Womenhttps://hbr.org/2010/09/why-men-still-get-more-promotions-than-womenTressie McMillan Cottom: http://tressiemc.comSupport Resources988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline call/text 988https://988lifeline.orgTherapy for Black Girls: https://therapyforblackgirls.com#BlackWomenInTheWorkplace #MentorshipVsSponsorship #BlackWomenInTheEconomy #OverMentoredUnderSponsored #BlackWomenAtWork #CareerSponsorship #BlackWomenInAcademia #CareerAdviceForWomen #ParentsAndProfessorsPodcast

Celebrity Book Club with Chelsea Devantez
The Compound Book Club, Love Island Connections, and a Mormon Wives Check-In (with 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose)

Celebrity Book Club with Chelsea Devantez

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2026 43:38


If you hate reality TV, this book is for you. If you love it, it is also for you!! Chelsea welcomes back 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose hosts Justine Kay and Natasha Scott-Reichel to do our first-ever fiction book club on the reality show-inspired novel “The Compound” by Aisling Rawl. They unpack the haunting similarities to “Love Island,” what the dark parts of reality TV reflect about our lives today, and why the main character is almost impossible to cast (but send us your suggestions!). Plus: Why we miss monoculture and why Chelsea just can't quit “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.” A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including disordered eating. Take care while listening, and find helpful resources here. Contact us or send us your voice notes: hello@glamoroustrash.com Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Thank you to our sponsors: Shopify - Start your free trial at shopify.com/glamorous. Leesa Mattresses - Go to Leesa.com for 25% off select mattresses PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code GLAMOROUS. Quince  - Go to quince.com/glamorous for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Thrive Causemetics - Get 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/glamorous. Show Notes: Dringo! Card Glamorous Trash Candle Link Barely Any Gen Zers Want to Be Influencers - Cosmopolitan The Marilyn Frye quote Chelsea reads in the episode: “To say that straight men are heterosexual is only to say that they engage in sex (fucking exclusively with the other sex, i.e., women). All or almost all of that which pertains to love, most straight men reserve exclusively for other men. The people whom they admire, respect, adore, revere, honor, whom they imitate, idolize, and form profound attachments to, whom they are willing to teach and from whom they are willing to learn, and whose respect, admiration, recognition, honor, reverence and love they desire… those are, overwhelmingly, other men.” Where to find our guests:  Justine Kay and Natasha Scott-Reichel Listen to 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose on Apple Podcasts Patreon TikTok  Instagram YouTube *** Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Please Do Tell
When The Season Changes

Please Do Tell

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2026 80:34


Recorded on the 25th anniversary of September 11th. We took a moment — then we talked about what that day has always taught us about time and seasons and knowing when something is over.This episode is about the seasons that change in your own life. Knowing when a chapter is finished. Knowing when something is toxic and you are done — not quitting, done. The signs you ignored, the cost of staying, the courage it takes to go, and what's waiting when you finally do.This one is for everyone who already knows but hasn't said it yet.

Therapy for Black Girls
Session 480: Introducing Psychedelics Into Therapy

Therapy for Black Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2026 50:29 Transcription Available


What happens when you combine psychedelics with the therapeutic process? Psychedelic-assisted therapy is gaining attention as more people look beyond more familiar approaches to mental health, but there’s still a lot we’re learning about how it works and what it actually feels like to experience. In this conversation with Dr. Sierra Carter, an Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of the Center for Family Research at the University of Georgia, we’re unpacking the science behind psychedelics in therapy, the ways it may affect the brain and body, and what to consider before deciding whether this approach is right for you. Resources & Announcements Want to reflect on this conversation in community? Join us inside our Patreon community where we’re unpacking this episode together. You can now catch episodes of the Therapy for Black Girls podcast on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to get new episodes every week. Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast. Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals. Where to Find Our Guest LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sierra-carter-751b0224 Website: www.drsierracarter.com UGA Profile: psychology.uga.edu/directory/people/sierra-carter Stay Connected​ Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox. If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory. Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop. The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession. Make sure to follow us on social media: Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls Our Production Team Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Gabrielle Collins Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis Producer: Ndeye Thioubou Production Assistant: Bria MosleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Herbs with Rosalee
Butterfly Pea for Mood, Hot Flashes, and Skin with Farmer Cee

Herbs with Rosalee

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2026 60:58


Butterfly pea is beautiful enough to steal the show—but what if its real magic has nothing to do with its color?In this episode, I'm joined by Clarenda Stanley (aka Farmer Cee), who completely changed the way I think about butterfly pea flower (Clitoria ternatea).I'll admit that before this conversation, I mostly thought of butterfly pea as the plant that turns your tea an incredible cobalt blue. But Cee makes a compelling case for looking beyond the color. She shares why she loves butterfly pea for mood support, nourishment, and as a surprisingly versatile ally during the transitions of perimenopause and menopause. We also talk about its role as a nitrogen-fixing plant, its beautiful relationship with bees, and so many delicious ways to enjoy those vibrant flowers.During our conversation, Cee also takes us inside Green Heffa Farms and her philosophy of boutique farming, where quality, sustainability, and the well-being of the farmer come first. Along the way, she offers a fresh perspective on what it means to be an herbalist—and to build a life that sustains rather than drains.Cee shares her recipe for Herbal Cool Aid, a refreshing, vibrant blend of butterfly pea flower along with other cooling herbs. You can download your beautifully illustrated recipe card here.By the end of this episode, you'll know:► Three reasons butterfly pea can be so helpful during perimenopause► How to include butterfly pea in your diet—from teas to syrups to the most gorgeous ice cubes, and more!► What makes butterfly pea such a wonderful plant for the garden► Why Clarenda believes that herbal remedies should be beautiful and delicious (not just functional!)► Tips for running a thriving herbal business► And so much more…For those of you who don't know her, Clarenda “Farmer Cee” Stanley is the founder and CEO of Green Heffa Farms, a regenerative farm and natural wellness brand based in Liberty, North Carolina. Since launching the company in 2018, Farmer Cee has become a nationally recognized voice at the intersection of regenerative agriculture, climate resilience, and values-driven entrepreneurship. Green Heffa Farms is one of few farms in the United States to earn Certified B Corporation status, with several products also carrying Soil & Climate Health verification.Farmer Cee is also an award-winning fundraising and marketing executive. She has earned degrees in Marketing and Education, is a graduate of NC State Extension's Farm School, serves on the Southern SARE Advisory Council, and is the author of the book Black Girl's Guide to Building a Boutique Farm, which blends practical strategy with cultural insight for the next generation of farm entrepreneurs.I'm so grateful Cee shared her passion, wisdom, and very honest perspective with us. And I'm glad to say that for me, butterfly pea has officially graduated from “pretty blue tea” to a plant I want to get to know much better!----Get full show notes, transcript, and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comWould you prefer watching this episode? If so, click here for the video.You can find Clarenda at GreenHeffaFarms.com.For more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!Working successfully with herbs requires three essential skills. Get introduced to them by taking my free herbal jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health.Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.----Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal and co-author of the bestselling book Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine. She's a registered herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild and teaches many popular online courses. Read about how Rosalee went from having a terminal illness to being a bestselling author in her full story here.

Seattle Now
Jenna Hanchard's debut film stars Black girl grief, liberation, and herself

Seattle Now

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2026 19:14


As a new mom, juggling new identities, Jenna Hanchard began to wonder, “how do I come home to myself?” That question became a creative spark that eventually led to her new film, "To Dress a Wound." Hanchard spoke with KUOW's Jeannie Yandel about how her process began after the birth of her second child...with writing poetry. You can see Jenna Hanchard’s film, "To Dress a Wound," at Northwest Film Forum on Capitol Hill September 23 and 26. It premieres with the Local Sightings Film Festival, which features films and filmmakers from the Pacific Northwest. Jenna will be at the September 23 screening for a Q&A. Jenna Hanchard To Dress a Wound Devyn Pedrano-Snow Dany Srey-Snow Studio 7117 Jasira Andrus Andy Park 4 Culture Northwest Film Forum Local Sightings Film Festival See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Therapy for Black Girls
Session 479: The Work of Being A Girl Dad with Kier Gaines

Therapy for Black Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 55:53 Transcription Available


Most of Kier Gaines’ therapy clients are women, many of whom are working through difficult relationships with their fathers. This week, Kier and Dr. Joy discuss what a father wound can look like, how it affects daughters in adulthood, and why receiving an apology may not resolve years of hurt. He also shares what he had to learn while raising daughters, from ordering underwear online to recognizing the parts of girlhood he could not anticipate. He and Dr. Joy discuss where attachment research falls short for Black families, how people respond to him as a big, dark-skinned Black man doing tender work in public, and why he is careful when people describe his content as “healing.” Kier’s new book, It All Starts When You Do, is out now. He shares why waiting can become a habit and what it takes to begin before you feel ready. Resources & Announcements Want to reflect on this conversation in community? Join us inside our Patreon community where we’re unpacking this episode together. You can now catch episodes of the Therapy for Black Girls podcast on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to get new episodes every week. Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast. Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals. Where to Find Our Guest Grab your copy of It All Starts When You Do Check out (L)earned the Hard Way podcast Instagram Stay Connected​ Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox. If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory. Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop. The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession. Make sure to follow us on social media: Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls Our Production Team Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Gabrielle Collins Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis Producer: Ndeye Thioubou Production Assistant: Bria MosleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Skin Deep with Sharrarne Morton
Black Girl Travel: Navigating International Experiences in South Africa

Skin Deep with Sharrarne Morton

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2026 28:00


In this episode of Skin Deep, join host Sharrarne Morton on Skin Deep as she sits down with travel agent and author China White alongside Black beauty historian and filmmaker Amani Warren. In this segment, they share their personal experiences traveling together in South Africa over the holidays, discussing local culture, language diversity, community realities, and essential insights for Black women exploring international travel.

Therapy for Black Girls
Session 478: Surviving Middle School: Your Questions Answered

Therapy for Black Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 58:44 Transcription Available


In the final episode of our Surviving Middle School series, we’re answering your questions about navigating this sometimes complicated stage of growing up. Dr. Russell Ledet joins us for a Q&A covering friendships, social media, and newly navigating independence. He shares practical advice and perspective for parents who want to better understand what their middle schoolers are experiencing and stay connected as they grow. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation filled with insight and guidance for navigating the middle school years. Resources & Announcements Want to reflect on this conversation in community? Join us inside our Patreon community where we’re unpacking this episode together. You can now catch episodes of the Therapy for Black Girls podcast on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to get new episodes every week. Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast. Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals. Where to Find Our Guest Instagram LinkedIn Website Stay Connected​ Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox. If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory. Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop. The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession. Make sure to follow us on social media: Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls Our Production Team Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Gabrielle Collins Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis Producer: Ndeye Thioubou Production Assistant: Bria MosleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let Me Stay Focused
SS227 ft Will- Ways Influencers Exploit Their Followers, Black Girl NASCAR, the USS Lincoln, & More!

Let Me Stay Focused

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 64:37


Today Lil' Lo and Big Shot Shae are joined by creative, provocateur, and Summer School legend, Will! Join the class for the ‘26 Summer School Finale as they discuss tRump ignoring the deteriorating physical, environmental, and psychological conditions of the USS Lincoln and the US Sailors on the ship, Dystany Spurlock becoming the first Black woman in history to compete in a NASCAR-sanctioned series, where the line is in regards to influencers/celebrities/content creators making money vs exploiting their audience, and much more ! Email for advice / to be featured / get ahold of Will : LetMeStayFocused@gmail.com Follow Our Hosts:@lilloworldwide @bigshotshae@letmestayfocused **DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A COMEDIC PODCAST** Scenarios and responses from this show should be taken with a grain of salt. In other words, this is all a joke. Unless otherwise noted, any similarity to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events, is purely coincidental.The views and opinions expressed by guests / classmates are those of the guest / classmate and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Let Me Stay Focused: The Podcast. Any content provided by our guests / classmates are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

The Steve Harvey Morning Show
Perseverance: Built her dream while in prison, now building STEM careers for Black girls.

The Steve Harvey Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 26:02 Transcription Available


Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Robyn Donaldson. Entrepreneur, Mentor, and Founder of Renew Construction Services & STEM Exposure

Strawberry Letter
Perseverance: Built her dream while in prison, now building STEM careers for Black girls.

Strawberry Letter

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 26:02 Transcription Available


Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Robyn Donaldson. Entrepreneur, Mentor, and Founder of Renew Construction Services & STEM Exposure

Best of The Steve Harvey Morning Show
Perseverance: Built her dream while in prison, now building STEM careers for Black girls.

Best of The Steve Harvey Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 26:02 Transcription Available


Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Robyn Donaldson. Entrepreneur, Mentor, and Founder of Renew Construction Services & STEM Exposure

Y'all Show
Virginia Gov. Spanberger Recognizes 'Southern Black Girls Day'

Y'all Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 10:19


Virginia recognizes "Southern Black Girls Day." What is the non-profit organization behind this honor all about? The Y'all Show is a production of Yall.com and hosted by Jon Rawl.

The Lens: A Cinema St. Louis Podcast
100th Episode Extravaganza Spectacular Super Variety Hour

The Lens: A Cinema St. Louis Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 53:19


A hundred eps, a hundred eps, you can hear the whistle blow a hundred eps. On our 100th episode (if you ignore the bonus episodes, panel discussions, and two-parters, so, like, using Tarantino logic), Josh and Andrew rummage through the archives and search for which films are worthy of being a part of the Take-Up Canon. Will it be Gus van Sant's shot-for-shot remake of Psycho? Will it be Björk's magical sounds that spin you around in Dancer in the Dark? Or Ousmane Sembène's masterpiece Black Girl? Or the gross, bacon-taped lewdness of Gummo? Listen in, fuck around, find out, and join our celebration at The Take-Up!Continuing the festivities, they have One More Thing, spreading the word over Lance Oppenheim's Texan documentary Ren Faire and AppleTV sci-fi show Silo, starring Take-Up favorite Rebecca Ferguson.Next week, filmmaker and Lindenwood professor Ben Scholle comes by and talks with our hosts about the collage documentary Cameraperson. Made by Dick Johnson is Dead director Kirsten Johnson, the trio spotlight the globe-trotting doc that has made her a critic darling. Until then, read on at the thetake-up.com and follow us @thetakeupstl on Instagram, Twitter, Letterboxd, and Facebook. Special thanks to Social Media Manager Kayla McCulloch and suicidal virgin Ethan Tarantella. Theme music by AMP.

Therapy for Black Girls
Session 477: Surviving Middle School: The Chaos of Adolescence, Explained

Therapy for Black Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 48:57 Transcription Available


Middle school changes kids in ways that can feel unrecognizable. Dr. Russell Ledet, child and adolescent psychiatrist and father of two Black girls, joins Dr. Joy to explain why. They walk through the psychological stages driving adolescence, industry versus inferiority giving way to identity versus role confusion. They talk through what's actually happening in the brain as the amygdala and prefrontal cortex develop on different timelines, a combination Dr. Ledet argues isn't cruel so much as an opening for parents to grow alongside their kids. Dr. Ledet talks through how friendships form in middle school and what anxiety can look like when it doesn't announce itself. He offers real-time guidance for common flashpoints, a first physical or verbal fight and a first heartbreak, along with how to tell the difference between normal adolescent worry and something that needs more support. He closes on the one thing he thinks most parents get wrong about middle schoolers. They assume kids aren't thinking things through, when really they are thinking about everything at once and mostly need to be heard. Resources & Announcements Want to reflect on this conversation in community? Join us inside our Patreon community where we’re unpacking this episode together. You can now catch episodes of the Therapy for Black Girls podcast on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to get new episodes every week. Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast. Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals. Where to Find Our Guest Instagram LinkedIn Website Stay Connected​ Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox. If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory. Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop. The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession. Make sure to follow us on social media: Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls Our Production Team Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Gabrielle Collins Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis Producer: Ndeye Thioubou Production Assistant: Bria MosleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All Sides with Ann Fisher Podcast
Columbus organization focused on empowering Black girls

All Sides with Ann Fisher Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 50:00


Black Girl Rising Inc. is a Columbus-based nonprofit organization focused on research, advocacy and empowerment of Black girls.The group's research has extended across Ohio. The organization hosts events that focus on the safety, empowerment and mental health of Black girls throughout Ohio through events, conversations and conferences.Their first Think Tank started in 2015 and became a safe space for Black girls to express their concerns and goals. Members of the organization have attended many national conferences including the United Nations Adolescent Girls Leadership Town Hall in New York City.We're talking to three members of the organization on this hour of All Sides.Guests:Fran Frazier, founder/executive director, Black Girl Rising Inc.Dr. Lara Belliston Cobb, research analyst/leadership fellow, Black Girl Rising, Inc.Kelli Shivers, charter member of BGR Think Tank/BGR consultant

All Sides with Ann Fisher
Columbus organization focused on empowering Black girls

All Sides with Ann Fisher

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 50:00


Black Girl Rising Inc. is a Columbus-based nonprofit organization focused on research, advocacy and empowerment of Black girls.The group's research has extended across Ohio. The organization hosts events that focus on the safety, empowerment and mental health of Black girls throughout Ohio through events, conversations and conferences.Their first Think Tank started in 2015 and became a safe space for Black girls to express their concerns and goals. Members of the organization have attended many national conferences including the United Nations Adolescent Girls Leadership Town Hall in New York City.We're talking to three members of the organization on this hour of All Sides.Guests:Fran Frazier, founder/executive director, Black Girl Rising Inc.Dr. Lara Belliston Cobb, research analyst/leadership fellow, Black Girl Rising, Inc.Kelli Shivers, charter member of BGR Think Tank/BGR consultant

Da Bruhs BookShelf
The Conjuring of America by Lindsey Stewart "Black Girl Magic Been a Thing, They called it the Supernatural"

Da Bruhs BookShelf

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 74:14


This podcast episode features a deep discussion of Lindsey Stewart's book, The Conjuring of America, which examines the historical and cultural significance of Black women's survival magic. The hosts explore how traditional practices—such as midwifery, herbal medicine, and conjuring—were essential tools for resilience and resistance throughout four hundred years of oppression. They highlight how the American economy often exploited and commercialized these contributions while simultaneously labeling the women themselves as superstitious or criminal. Personal anecdotes from the speakers connect these historical themes to contemporary concepts like "Black Girl Magic" and the endurance of family legacies. Ultimately, the dialogue serves as a tribute to the intellectual and spiritual labor of Black women who transformed scraps into sustenance and hope.

Fitness & Mimosas
How to stay in your softness after surviving attacks because of the color of your skin. | The Ultra Soft Black Girl Life.

Fitness & Mimosas

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 15:02


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The Carl Nelson Show
Sadiki Bakri, Sister Phile & Dr. Brooks Robinson on Spiritual Technology, Missing Black Girls and Black Education

The Carl Nelson Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 188:49 Transcription Available


Visionary Futuristic Researcher Sadiki Bakri takes center stage in your classroom! Sadiki will unlock the secrets of Spiritual Technology in the age of Thought Warfare and provide a riveting update on the future of Transhumanism. Sister Phile from the Million-Woman March will update us on the search for the thousands of missing young Black women and girls. Kicking off the show, BlackEconomics.org’s Dr. Brooks Robinson will challenge conventional thinking by examining whether Black Americans are truly mis-educated or misunderstood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Good Reason
Jazz and Civil Rights

With Good Reason

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 51:57


The personal and professional lives of musicians such as Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, and John Coltrane cannot be divorced from the struggle for racial equality. Antonio Garcia says they contributed in significant ways to interracial understanding and social progress. Also: The composers of the Civil Rights anthem “Lift Every Voice and Sing” also created musical theater at the turn of the century that transformed the image of African American characters and performers. Paula Marie Seniors looks at the lives of the composers Bob Cole, J. Rosamond Johnson, and James Weldon Johnson, whose work helped break down stereotypical portrayals of black Americans. Later in the show: Newbery Medal-winning children's author Meg Medina talks about the power of writing in Spanglish and relates her own childhood to her book Merci Suárez Changes Gears. Plus: Nishaun Battle talks about the historic “adultification” of young black girls. Her book is Black Girlhood, Punishment and Resistance: Reimagining Justice for Black Girls in Virginia.

For The Love With Jen Hatmaker Podcast
Amena Brown on Getting All the Way Free

For The Love With Jen Hatmaker Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 56:11


Description:Nine years is a long time between visits. When Amena Brown was last on the show in 2017, she was a spoken word poet booked solid inside white evangelicalism, doing one poem at a time between worship songs and quietly wondering how much longer she could keep walking back in. She came back to tell Jen what happened next.This conversation traces the whole arc: the green rooms where she was told her grief was divisive, the healing circle where a Black woman looked her dead in the face and said you have to get out, the three months of panic attacks that followed, and the call from Tracee Ellis Ross that showed her a bigger world was possible. It is a story about leaving before you have a new boat built.Then there is the book. Never Tell a Black Girl How to Black Girl started as a poetry collection and became something wilder, funnier, and more free. Amena talks about Black Girl as a verb, the essay she cried writing, her list of qualifying reasons for a Black Woman Day Off, and why the audiobook has a live Black girl audience hollering back. Bring your cheekbones. They are going to be sore.Thought-provoking Quotes:You can't keep re-entering that space. Every time you re-enter, it re-traumatizes you. (Amena Brown, quoting the leader of a Black women's healing circle)Whatever a Black girl does is Black girling. If I'm a Black girl who likes to fry chicken, then that's Black girling. If I'm a Black girl who likes to play the cello, that is Black girling. (Amena Brown)Save nothing for the swim home. (Jen Hatmaker, quoting literary agent Margaret Riley King)I love about Cardi B that she gives me permission to be mad as hell. (Amena Brown)Joy is a part of how we survive, it's a part of how we resist. (Amena Brown)Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Never Tell a Black Girl How to Black Girl by Amena Brown (Tiny Reparations Books)How to Fix a Broken Record by Amena BrownAwake by Jen HatmakerBookshop.org, plus your local indie and Black-owned bookstores and your libraryThe Together Live tour with Glennon Doyle and Abby WambachPATTERN Beauty and Tracee Ellis RossLemonade by BeyonceNew Blue Sun by Andre 3000Austin Channing Brown, Jeff Chu, and Sarah BesseyGuest's Links:Website - https://www.amenabrown.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amenabee/ Podcast - https://www.amenabrown.com/her-with-amena-brownConnect with Jen!Jen's Website - https://jenhatmaker.com/ Jen's Instagram - https://instagram.com/jenhatmaker Jen's Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenHatmaker/ Jen's Facebook - https://facebook.com/jenhatmaker Jen's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/JenHatmakerThe For the Love Podcast is presented by Audacy.

Therapy for Black Girls
Session 476: Surviving Middle School in a Tech-Driven World

Therapy for Black Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 54:02 Transcription Available


In the 1st episode of our “Surviving Middle School” series, we chat with Dr. Whitney J. Raglin Bignall about how to foster a balanced relationship between your middle schooler and technology in a world where tech is at our fingertips around the clock. We get into the real-life effects of group chats, how to integrate technology in a healthy way, and the major importance of building emotional resilience in a world where many children turn to tech for support. About the Podcast The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves. Resources & Announcements Want to reflect on this conversation in community? Join us inside our Patreon community where we’re unpacking this episode together. You can now catch episodes of the Therapy for Black Girls podcast on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to get new episodes every week. Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast. Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals. Where to Find Our Guest Instagram LinkedIn Stay Connected​ Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox. If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory. Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop. The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession. Make sure to follow us on social media: Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls Our Production Team Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Gabrielle Collins Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis Producer: Ndeye Thioubou Production Assistant: Bria MosleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queen Talk with AJ
BBG Bubbly Black Girl Ent.

Queen Talk with AJ

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 77:17


Oh to be a bubbly Black girl! This week we talk durags and bonnets ban at Tuskegee University, Doordash's in app storefront Cringemart, jealous partners, and the importance of whimsical women.

Black Girl Charmed
*AUDIO ONLY* Black Girl Charmed Rewatch Centennial Charmed

Black Girl Charmed

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2026 82:14


TW: Talks of DV and RapeThis week, the girls rewatch Charmed S5E12: Centennial Charmed AKA Centennial CuckThe girls' interpretation of Cole's alternative timeline leads to dark revelations about Phoebe Halliwell, clarifying the episode's bleak takeaway. Nelle's fury with the timeline manipulation rivals the Speed Force, while Piper's speedy pregnancy has Rae questioning the show's pacing.The pop culture R.E.P.O.R.T. includes book recommendations and movie reviews. Nelle starts a Harley Laroux duology and tries to finish Tiny Bookshop before Grave Seasons. She also lets us know how Faster Purple Worm Kill Kill will influence her next session of Dungeons and Dragons.During her R.E.P.O.R.T, Rae shows off the power of a library card and casts Indiana Fever guard Syd Colson as Russ in her Plus Size Player audiobook review. She doesn't do a good job convincing Nelle to watch Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, but she puts up a good fight for Jason Bateman's Lead Actor EMMY.Before Nelle & Rae bind this spell (read episode), they get “Messages from The Seer.” Nelle asks the cards why Paige couldn't leave Cole alone.Witches, press play and join the girls as they talk pop culture and break down Halliwell hijinks in the latest episode of "Black Girl Charmed" — A Charmed Rewatch Podcast.Subscribe now and join the fandom!

THIS IS REVOLUTION >podcast
THE CHAMPAGNE ROOM: TRAGIC BLACK GIRL MAGIC

THIS IS REVOLUTION >podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 105:40


Black Girl Charmed
Black Girl Charmed Rewatch Centennial Charmed

Black Girl Charmed

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 82:18


TW: Talks of DV and RapeThis week, the girls rewatch Charmed S5E12: Centennial Charmed AKA Centennial CuckThe girls' interpretation of Cole's alternative timeline leads to dark revelations about Phoebe Halliwell, clarifying the episode's bleak takeaway. Nelle's fury with the timeline manipulation rivals the Speed Force, while Piper's speedy pregnancy has Rae questioning the show's pacing.The pop culture R.E.P.O.R.T. includes book recommendations and movie reviews. Nelle starts a Harley Laroux duology and tries to finish Tiny Bookshop before Grave Seasons. She also lets us know how Faster Purple Worm Kill Kill will influence her next session of Dungeons and Dragons.During her R.E.P.O.R.T, Rae shows off the power of a library card and casts Indiana Fever guard Syd Colson as Russ in her Plus Size Player audiobook review. She doesn't do a good job convincing Nelle to watch Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, but she puts up a good fight for Jason Bateman's Lead Actor EMMY.Before Nelle & Rae bind this spell (read episode), they get “Messages from The Seer.” Nelle asks the cards why Paige couldn't leave Cole alone.Witches, press play and join the girls as they talk pop culture and break down Halliwell hijinks in the latest episode of "Black Girl Charmed" — A Charmed Rewatch Podcast.Subscribe now and join the fandom!

Therapy for Black Girls
Session 475: On the Couch with the Characters of The Five Star Weekend

Therapy for Black Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 39:55 Transcription Available


Today, Dr. Joy is breaking down the emotional journeys of each of the characters of the series, The Five Star Weekend. We’ll dive into their complicated friendship dynamics, how they navigate grief, and the patterns that drive their decisions throughout the series. Think of this as a therapy session for the characters, exploring the wounds, relationships, and reckonings at the heart of the show. Spoiler warning: we'll be discussing major plot points from start to finish. About the Podcast The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves. Resources & Announcements Want to reflect on this conversation in community? Join us inside our Patreon community where we’re unpacking this episode together. You can now catch episodes of the Therapy for Black Girls podcast on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to get new episodes every week. Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast. Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals. Connect with Dr. Joy on Instagram. Stay Connected​ Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox. If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory. Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop. The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession. Make sure to follow us on social media: Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls Our Production Team Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Gabrielle Collins Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis Producer: Ndeye Thioubou Production Assistant: Bria Mosley See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Homecoming Podcast with Dr. Thema
Episode #260 Loving Yourself with poet Jasmine Mans

The Homecoming Podcast with Dr. Thema

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 29:18


Jasmine Mans joins Dr. Thema to speak honestly about the ways we abandon ourselves in relationships and the importance of choosing and loving ourselves. Jasmine Mans is a queer Black poet and performance artist from Newark, New Jersey. Jasmine's debut poetry collection, Black Girl, Call Home (Berkley Penguin Random House) published in 2021 to critical and commercial acclaim, and was named one of the most anticipated books of the season by Oprah, TIME, Vogue, Vulture, Essence, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Refinery 29, Shondaland, Bustle, and Reader's Digest. The collection went on to receive the prestigious Stonewall Honor Award, as well as a BCALA Award in the Poetry category. Jasmine most recently collaborated with the Brooklyn Ballet at the storied Brooklyn Academy of Music, setting her poetry to ballet and classical scores. Jasmine was also a contributor to Nikole Hannah-Jones's The 1619 Project and has co-hosted The Kennedy Center's Arts Across America series alongside renowned author Jason Reynolds. Jasmine began her creative journey with the acclaimed Strivers Row poetry collective, and she continues to perform to sold-out crowds, like the Sundance Film Festival, Broadway's New Amsterdam Theater, and BAM, among many others. Jasmine can currently be heard as the voice of Ulta Beauty's national “Muse” campaign, honoring Black women in the hair and beauty industry. Mixed & Edited by Next Day Podcast info@nextdaypodcast.com

HerbRally | Herbalism | Plant Medicine | Botany | Wildcrafting
Building a Profitable Boutique Herb Farm | Farmer Cee Stanley

HerbRally | Herbalism | Plant Medicine | Botany | Wildcrafting

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 72:09


Farmer Cee Stanley returns to The Herbalist Hour to discuss her new book, The Black Girl's Guide to Building a Boutique Farm and share what she's learned while building Green Heffa Farms into a nationally recognized herbal business. I always enjoy talking with Cee because our conversations go far beyond herbs.  We dive into branding, entrepreneurship, marketing, mindset, fundraising, and what it really takes to build a business that's aligned with your values instead of chasing trends or social media algorithms. In this conversation, Cee introduces her "5 V's" framework for building a boutique brand, explains why market research should come before planting your first herb, discusses the difference between branding and marketing, and shares why she strives to be an impact generator rather than simply a content creator. If you've ever dreamed of starting an herb farm, growing an herbal business, or building something meaningful from the ground up, I think you'll get a lot out of this episode. ~Mason PS - WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE LINKS & RESOURCES Green Heffa Farms | GreenHeffaFarms.com Black Girl's Guide to Building a Boutique Farm | BUY THE BOOK Cee on Instagram | @farmercee

Baggage Unclaimed
The Korean Mafia Boss's Only Son Was Dying — A Little Black Girl Woke Him With a Flute"

Baggage Unclaimed

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 37:12


The Korean Mafia Boss's Only Son Was Dying — A Little Black Girl Woke Him With a Flute"

Madness Cafe
258. BANNED BOOKS SERIES: The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris

Madness Cafe

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 61:46


Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!It's time for another installment of our Banned Books Series! This time we're discussing Zakiya Dalila Harris' debut novel, The Other Black Girl. Tune in to hear our conversation about the book and what it says about the lack of diverse representation in the publishing industry, tokenism, and what it means to be the "other Black girl".Support the showBe part of the conversation by sharing your thoughts about this episode, what you may have learned, how the conversation affected you. You can reach Raquel and Jennifer on IG @madnesscafepodcast or by email at madnesscafepodcast@gmail.com.Share the episode with a friend and have your own conversation. And don't forget to rate and review the show wherever you listen!Thanks!

Therapy for Black Girls
Session 474: What Weathering Does to Black Women's Bodies

Therapy for Black Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 45:45 Transcription Available


Dr. Joy sits down with neuropsychologist Dr. Tanisha Hill-Jarrett, assistant professor at UCSF's Memory and Aging Center, to talk through what brain health means, why it's broader than mental health alone, and the daily habits that support it: cardiovascular exercise, a heart-healthy diet, stress management, social connection, and quality sleep. They dig into what our phones are doing to us. Dr. Hill-Jarrett breaks down how short-form video triggers a bigger dopamine response than a typical reward, why the unpredictability of a feed keeps us scrolling, and what that means for sleep, attention span, and memory. She shares her own strategies, including separate personal and professional Instagram accounts and the Pomodoro method for resetting focus without reaching for a screen. The conversation turns to her research on Black women and Alzheimer's disease. Black Americans face 1.5 to 2 times the risk of white Americans, and Black women carry the highest projected prevalence of any group, a gap that shows up even among women who are upwardly mobile, largely tied to the neighborhoods they live in. Dr. Hill-Jarrett also unpacks weathering, the term coined by Arlene Geronimus for the accelerated biological aging that Black women experience, and points to research showing Black women's telomeres suggest they are roughly seven and a half years biologically older than white women at the same age. She closes with her current work on Afrofuturism and hopefulness, including a 10-week workshop where participants imagined a future free of time scarcity and reported feeling more hopeful about shaping what comes next. Her advice for anyone worried it's too late to protect their brain: it never is. About the Podcast The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves. Resources & Announcements Want to reflect on this conversation in community? Join us inside our Patreon community where we’re unpacking this episode together. You can now catch episodes of the Therapy for Black Girls podcast on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to get new episodes every week. Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast. Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals. Where to Find Our Guest Website Instagram LinkedIn Stay Connected​ Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox. If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory. Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop. The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession. Make sure to follow us on social media: Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls Our Production Team Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Gabrielle Collins Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis Producer: Ndeye Thioubou Production Assistant: Bria MosleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Therapy for Black Girls
Session 473: We Sent Our Director of Podcasts to Jamaica to Do Psilocybin. Meet Hanifa, Who Held the Space

Therapy for Black Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 84:48 Transcription Available


If you've ever been curious about psychedelic-assisted therapy, this episode is for you. Our very own Director of Podcasts and Digital Content, Ellice Ellis, was invited to attend Beckley Retreat's Guided Sanctuary for Black Women Psilocybin Retreat in Jamaica—a week-long experience designed to support healing through guided psilocybin sessions. Ellice chats with Dr. Joy to reflect on her experience, sharing what surprised her, what challenged her, and how the retreat has shaped her understanding of herself and her mental health. They're also joined by Hanifa Nayo Washington, lead facilitator at Beckley Retreats, who breaks down what psychedelic-assisted care actually is, why preparation and integration are just as important as the medicine itself, and how creating a culturally affirming space specifically for Black women can transform the healing experience. Resources & Announcements Want to reflect on this conversation in community? Join us inside our Patreon community where we’re unpacking this episode together. You can now catch episodes of the Therapy for Black Girls podcast on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to get new episodes every week. Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast. Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals. Where to Find Our Guests Hanifa Nayo Washington Website LinkedIn Beckley Retreats Ellice Ellis Website @ellicellis on all socials Stay Connected​ Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox. If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory. Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop. The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession. Make sure to follow us on social media: Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls Our Production Team Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Gabrielle Collins Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis Producer: Ndeye Thioubou Production Assistant: Bria MosleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ideal Practice
How One Therapist Built an 8-Figure Practice Without Losing Her Soul ⭐ | IP 202

Ideal Practice

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 74:06 Transcription Available


THIS was the most fascinating conversation!!!When you hear what I've got for you today, I think you're in for a surprise - a completely new way of thinking about private practice.I don't know about you, but it seems to me that - in general - we all assume that growth means seeing more clients, working longer hours, or opening another office. Because - what else could you do, right?Well — what if there were another way?I'm bringing back this favorite for our Summer Replay Series, when I spoke with Dr. Ajita Robinson, a grief and trauma therapist who has built an extraordinary mental health organization by thinking differently. Through strategic partnerships, genuine relationships, and an unwavering commitment to serving others well, she's created an 8-figure practice without sacrificing the life she's building.And yet - this conversation isn't really about building an 8-figure business.It's about building a business that's aligned with who you are.Along the way, Dr. Robinson shared how her early career in pharmaceutical sales unexpectedly prepared her for private practice (that's a funny story!), why people don't want to be sold to (they want to be served) and how understanding someone else's needs can open doors you never imagined.Whether your dream is to remain a solo practitioner, build a group practice, or simply create more freedom in your work, I think this conversation will stretch your thinking in all the best possible ways. It sure did that for me!

Therapy for Black Girls
Session 472: Mid-Year Astrology Check-In

Therapy for Black Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 41:32 Transcription Available


The first half of the year may be behind us, but the cosmos still has plenty in store. This week, Dr. Joy is joined by astrologer Camille Michelle Gray to explore the major astrological themes that will shape the rest of 2026. Together, they chat about the biggest transits, retrogrades, and discuss how these cosmic movements may influence everything from our relationships and careers to our personal growth and our shared experiences. Whether you're someone who checks your birth chart regularly or you're simply curious about what astrology has to say, Camille breaks down the season ahead in a way that's insightful and accessible. She explains what these astrological shifts can teach us, how to navigate periods of uncertainty with intention, and why understanding the energy of the moment can help us make more empowered decisions. Plus, Camille shares sign-by-sign guidance for the remainder of the year, highlighting what each zodiac sign should prioritize, where opportunities for growth and transformation may emerge, and what lessons the stars may be inviting us to embrace as 2026 unfolds. Resources & Announcements Want to reflect on this conversation in community? Join us inside our Patreon community where we’re unpacking this episode together. You can now catch episodes of the Therapy for Black Girls podcast on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to get new episodes every week. Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast. Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals. Where to Find Our Guest Website Instagram Stay Connected​ Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox. If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory. Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop. The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession. Make sure to follow us on social media: Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls Our Production Team Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Gabrielle Collins Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis Producer: Ndeye Thioubou Production Assistant: Bria MosleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Therapy for Black Girls
Session 471: America, Post-DEI

Therapy for Black Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 52:36 Transcription Available


When Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley first proposed a Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer role at the State Department, the response from HR was polite and dismissive. Years later, she came back and got the job done — on her own terms, with her own budget, her own staff, and a seat on the committee that assigns ambassadors. What she found when she got inside was not what most people assume. Dr. Joy sits down with Ambassador Abercrombie-Winstanley — thirty-year diplomat, former US Ambassador to Malta, and the State Department's first-ever CDIO — to talk about what DEI was designed to do, what it was never meant to be, and why so much of the backlash against it is built on a misreading. They get into the mechanics of how people really get hired and promoted in elite institutions — the secret handshakes, the drug deals, the posted job that was never really open — and what it looked like when the Ambassador's office forced those positions into open competition. She also talks about the psychological toll of watching allies flip overnight once the political climate shifted, what she believes is still happening inside organizations even now, and how she's thinking about the pendulum — not to minimize this moment, but to prepare for what comes next. The conversation closes with some of the most specific career advice the show has offered: how to run your elevator pitch until it flows, when to reach out to someone on LinkedIn and what to say, and why she tells the people she mentors to bring their best self to work, not just their authentic one. Resources & Announcements Want to reflect on this conversation in community? Join us inside our Patreon community where we’re unpacking this episode together. You can now catch episodes of the Therapy for Black Girls podcast on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to get new episodes every week. Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast. Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals. Where to Find Our Guest LinkedIn Atlantic Council Stay Connected​ Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox. If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory. Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop. The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession. Make sure to follow us on social media: Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls Our Production Team Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Gabrielle Collins Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis Producer: Ndeye Thioubou & Tyree Rush Production Assistant: Bria MosleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Therapy for Black Girls
Session 470: Parasocial Relationships

Therapy for Black Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 53:06 Transcription Available


What do we actually get from following someone who will never know we exist? Dr. Maia Niguel Hoskin has spent her career studying that question, and on this episode she breaks down parasocial relationships: the one-sided bonds we form with influencers, celebrities, and increasingly, AI. Dr. Joy and Dr. Hoskin trace how these relationships move differently for Black women, who are often expected to show up as the loyal supporter for a celebrity the same way they're expected to show up for everyone else in their lives. They use the backlash against the owner and founder of the global luxury fashion brand Hanifa, Anifa Mvuemba, as a case study in what happens when that loyalty curdles into an expectation that a small business owner can never have an off day, and they revisit the moment writers suggested Kanye West simply needed "a Black woman" instead of a therapist. Dr. Hoskin also shares her own boundary-setting story, stepping away from news and social media for nearly five months when her nervous system couldn't take any more, and explains why she's now teaching her counseling students about AI dependency in the same breath as social media addiction, including cases of people treating a chatbot like a romantic partner. The conversation closes on practical, no-platitude advice for knowing when a parasocial relationship has crossed the line from entertainment into something that's costing you. Resources & Announcements Want to reflect on this conversation in community? Join us inside our Patreon community where we’re unpacking this episode together. You can now catch episodes of the Therapy for Black Girls podcast on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to get new episodes every week. Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast. Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals. Where to Find Our Guest Forbes Instagram Loyola Marymount University Stay Connected​ Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox. If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory. Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop. The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession. Make sure to follow us on social media: Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls Our Production Team Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Gabrielle Collins Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis Producer: Ndeye Thioubou Production Assistant: Bria MosleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Therapy for Black Girls
Session 469: The Problem with Pretty

Therapy for Black Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 48:24 Transcription Available


When Dr. Allycin Powell-Hicks wanted to write her dissertation on Black women and beauty, her graduate program told her the topic wasn't serious. Her research went on to reveal something the field didn't expect: Black women reported a stronger sense of control over their bodies than white women, and the more connected a Black woman felt to her culture, the stronger that sense of control became. More than a decade later, that "unserious" research has become The Problem with Pretty (Hachette), a book about how beauty standards get wired into the brain — and how to get free of them. Dr. Joy sits down with Dr. Ally — psychofuturist, beauty and perception expert, and founder of Doux Consulting — to unpack what's happening to self-image in the social media era. They cover the looksmaxxing phenomenon pulling in Gen Z, how "Instagram face" is flattening the diversity of faces we see, why the confidence boost after a cosmetic procedure tends to fade within months, and the difference between beauty and glamour. Dr. Ally also shares her own story, from scrubbing her skin with Comet as a kid to falling in love with her complexion at an HBCU, and makes the case for beauty as ritual, resistance, and a tool for self-definition rather than a performance for everyone else. Resources & Announcements Want to reflect on this conversation in community? Join us inside our Patreon community where we’re unpacking this episode together. You can now catch episodes of the Therapy for Black Girls podcast on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to get new episodes every week. Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast. Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals. Where to Find Our Guest Instagram Website TikTok Grab your copy of The Problem with Pretty Stay Connected​ Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox. If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory. Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop. The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession. Make sure to follow us on social media: Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls Our Production Team Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Gabrielle Collins Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis Producers: Tyree Rush & Ndeye Thioubou Production Assistant: Bria MosleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Therapy for Black Girls
Session 468: The Albums That Raised Us

Therapy for Black Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 60:04 Transcription Available


In honor of Black Music Month, Dr. Joy sits down with two women who experienced twenty years of Black music from opposite sides of the industry. Shanti Das spent over 25 years as a marketing executive at labels like LaFace and Universal Motown, working with artists from OutKast to Prince, before founding the mental health nonprofit Silence the Shame. Ivie Ani came of age alongside the music itself — a Bronx-raised teenager replaying The Beyoncé Experience on YouTube who grew into an award-winning journalist covering music and culture for The New York Times, Pitchfork, Okayplayer, and beyond. Together they trace the road from new music Tuesdays and 106 & Park to streaming, playlist culture, and fan communities millions deep. They revisit the albums that defined two eras — B'Day, In My Mind, Lemonade, Anti — and consider why 2016 feels like the last time we all listened together. The conversation turns to what emotional transparency costs Black women artists, how Rihanna became the blueprint for a new kind of superstar, and why the future of Black music may be taking shape in Lagos and Johannesburg as much as Atlanta and New York. About the Podcast The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves. Resources & Announcements Want to reflect on this conversation in community? Join us inside our Patreon community where we’re unpacking this episode together. You can now catch episodes of the Therapy for Black Girls podcast on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to get new episodes every week. Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast. Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals. Where to Find Our Guests Shanti Das Website: https://shantidas.biz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shantidas404/ Silence the Shame: https://silencetheshame.com | @silencetheshame on Instagram and TikTok Ivie Ani Website: https://www.ivieani.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivie.ani/ Substack: https://infulleffect.substack.com Stay Connected​ Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox. If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory. Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop. The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession. Make sure to follow us on social media: Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls Our Production Team Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Gabrielle Collins Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis Producers: Tyree Rush & Ndeye Thioubou Production Assistant: Bria MosleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Game of Roses
Love Island USA Is Winning Reality TV (with Justine Kay) | This Week in Bachelor Nation

Game of Roses

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 91:58


BachelorClues and PaceCase return with another edition of This Week in Bachelor Nation featuring a special State of the Game conversation with Justine Kay of 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose. Together they examine the current state of the franchise, the evolving reality-TV landscape, and the strategic forces shaping Bachelor Nation's future. Plus, all the week's biggest Bachelor Nation news, the Top 5 Parasocial Plays, Parasocial Creature of the Week, and Screams From the Pit.Subscribe to Game of Roses on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/gameofrosesPatreon: https://patreon.com/gameofrosesMerch: https://gameofroses.orgListen on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/gameofrosesListen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/spotifygameofroses Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Therapy for Black Girls
Session 467: Eating While Black

Therapy for Black Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 48:37 Transcription Available


If you listened to last week’s episode, we explored soul food as a living tradition. We talked about how it continues to evolve, and how we’ve used it as a tool of expression across generations.This week, we’re continuing that conversation by looking at soul food from a wider scope. I’m happy to be joined by one of the leading voices in Black food studies, Dr. Psyche A. Williams-Forson. She is an award-winning scholar and cultural historian whose work explores the connections between food, race, gender, and culture. She’s the author of ‘Eating While Black: Food Shaming and Race in America’ and ‘Building Houses out of Chicken Legs,’ where she invites us to look beyond just the food we’re consuming and ask deeper questions about who gets to define what we eat, and what those definitions say about us and our shared experiences. In this conversation she helps us understand the many ways that food can serve as a lens into cultural memory and how Black communities have created meaning and identity through what we cook and share. Resources & Announcements Want to reflect on this conversation in community? Join us inside our Patreon community where we’re unpacking this episode together. You can now catch episodes of the Therapy for Black Girls podcast on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to get new episodes every week. Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast. Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals. Where to Find Our Guest Instagram Website Stay Connected​ Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox. If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory. Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop. The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession. Make sure to follow us on social media: Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls Our Production Team Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Gabrielle Collins Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis Producers: Tyree Rush & Ndeye Thioubou Production Assistant: Bria MosleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Therapy for Black Girls
Session 466: Reclaiming Soul Food

Therapy for Black Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 50:07 Transcription Available


When you think about the Black American experience, soul food is interwoven throughout its fabric. It carries stories and traditions across generations, and marks memories shared with people you love. And through the years, its definition has evolved and even been misunderstood by those who don’t understand its significance. Today, we’re unpacking all of that with Sierra Reece. Sierra is a culinary creator and entrepreneur focused on Black American foodways, soul food, and African diaspora cuisine. We talked about what soul food really means, how she balances tradition with experimentation, and why food can be such a powerful tool for preserving culture and identity. About the Podcast The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves. Resources & Announcements Want to reflect on this conversation in community? Join us inside our Patreon community where we’re unpacking this episode together. You can now catch episodes of the Therapy for Black Girls podcast on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to get new episodes every week. Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast. Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals. Where to Find Our Guest Instagram Substack Stay Connected​ Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox. If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory. Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop. The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession. Make sure to follow us on social media: Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls Our Production Team Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Gabrielle Collins Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis Producers: Tyree Rush & Ndeye Thioubou Production Assistant: Bria MosleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.